Weksmopur

Bedding rose

- – Thomas F. Carruth

The petals are a deep, rich plum-lilac shade with a subtle smoky tone. - floribunda bedding rose - strong, clearly perceptible scented rose - citrusy, spicy

– Deep, smoky plum-lilac velvety blooms.
– Strong citrusy-spicy fragrance in flower.
– Compact, dense growth for beds and containers.
– Excellent disease resistance in the garden.
– Hardy to around −20 °C, reliable performance.
– Special feature: Awarded “Most Fragrant Rose” at Rose Hills International Rose Trials (2011).

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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WEKSMOPUR – plum-lilac bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Floribunda own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of WEKSMOPUR offers a compact, bed-focused floribunda platform with strong fragrance, verified cultivar authenticity and premium quality for nursery and wholesale networks requiring reliable, repeatable ranges. As tray-rooted, 3–6‑month‑old cuttings it integrates smoothly into standard container production, particularly 2–3 L bush‑trained lines for retail / reseller channels seeking reliable garden performance. The own-root base supports long lifespan, regeneration and stable stands, with the development moving naturally from roots in year one, to structural shoots in year two, to full ornamental value in year three. Its compact, container-suitable habit with dense dark foliage and low maintenance requirement aligns well with thematic rose collections and public‑realm supply, while resistant foliage and H7 hardiness support predictable scheduling even in Scotland and northern England’s colder, wind‑exposed sites, contributing to homogeneous stands and dependable capacity planning.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
High-turnover 2–3 L retail floribunda lines	The compact growth and 60–85 cm height suit dense benching and efficient 2–3 L standard container production, keeping branching and height control straightforward. Own-root NEONATAL material provides homogeneous, low-replacement batches and predictable flowering for “standard finished product” timing, supporting reliable garden performance for retail and reseller channels
Bedding and edging programmes for mass effect	As a floribunda bedding rose with clustered 1–5 flower stems and remontant flowering, this cultivar delivers repeat colour in beds and edging with comparatively low maintenance input. Own-root stock supports renewable growth and stable colour stands over multiple turnover cycles, ideal where nurseries service repeated bedding orders under a reliable garden performance promise for garden centre assortments
Fragrance-led premium bush ranges	The strong, clearly perceptible citrusy, spicy fragrance, combined with double, medium-large blooms, gives clear differentiation for premium-scented bush assortments. NEONATAL rooted cuttings underpin stable fragrance performance in finished 2–3 L bush-trained plants, allowing nurseries to structure fragrance-led segments as a recognisable, reliable garden performance tier for quality-focused retail partners
Low-intervention disease-resilient collections	Documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, plus low maintenance requirement, reduces fungicide and labour inputs during grow-on and at customer sites. Own-root plants regenerate well after stress, helping maintain stock blocks and finished lots with fewer write-offs, supporting municipal, institutional and collection projects positioned around reliable garden performance for public-realm suppliers
Cool-climate and northern UK distribution	With H7 hardiness to –21 to –18 °C and compact, dense foliage, WEKSMOPUR is suitable for nursery networks servicing cooler and more exposed areas, including routes into Scotland and northern England where winter and wind tolerance are important for predictable establishment. Own-root stands give long-term resilience, aligning with reliable garden performance guarantees for nationwide nursery groups
Colour-specialist and thematic rose collections	The deep plum-lilac, subtly smoky flowers offer a distinctive colour niche that holds well in cooler conditions, suiting colour-themed ranges and dedicated rose collections. NEONATAL own-root material is well suited to cultivar maintenance and collection beds, where identity, long-term sustainability and repeatable quality underpin reliable garden performance for specialist rose collections
Container and patio rose programmes	Its 50–70 cm spread and compact habit enable tidy crowns in 2–3 L containers and scale-up to larger patio formats (including 40–50 L where a more structural specimen is needed). Tray-rooted own-root cuttings are easy to schedule, store and integrate into container crop plans, supporting consistent series-level presentation with a reliable garden performance message for patio and container assortments
Cut-flower side-lines from bedding production	Medium-large, double, cup-shaped, plum-lilac blooms on clustered stems and strong fragrance allow growers to harvest occasional cut stems as an added value stream from bedding blocks. Own-root, low-maintenance stands tolerate repeated cutting and propagation loads, helping nurseries add a fragrance-driven accent to standard finished products while maintaining reliable garden performance for diversified nursery operations

Finished-product ideas

Premium 3 L fragrant floribunda – Compact bush-trained 3 L container with strong citrus-spicy fragrance and disease resilience, positioned as a premium scented floribunda in standard finished product ranges – retail / reseller channels
Plum-lilac bedding line – High-density 2 L bedding and edging line highlighting compact habit and repeat flowering for mass planting schemes, using uniform NEONATAL batches – garden centres and landscaping resellers
Cool-climate hardy feature rose – 5–7.5 L shrub-form units for cooler and wind-exposed regions, leveraging H7 hardiness and own-root longevity as a dependable garden performer – regional nursery networks
Collector’s colour selection – Curated multi-cultivar rose collection where WEKSMOPUR fills the deep plum-lilac slot, relying on own-root stability and distinct colour for thematic and show gardens – specialist rose and collection suppliers
Patio and terrace container rose – 7.5–40 L patio containers built on compact growth and low maintenance, offering strong fragrance and reliable repeat bloom from robust own-root stock – patio-focused and mail-order resellers

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda bed rose, registered as WEKsmopur with the trade and exhibition name Ebb Tide; commercial listing as Weksmopur Bedding rose WEKsmopur for professional production use.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Thomas F. Carruth (USA) in 2001 for Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc; complex floribunda parentage involving ‘Sweet Chariot’, ‘Blue Nile’, ‘Stephen’s Big Purple’ and a Rosa soulieana derivative.
Awards and recognition	Certificate of Merit at the National Rose Trial Garden of Australia (2005) and Most Fragrant Rose at the Rose Hills International Rose Trials in the United States (2011), confirming ornamental and fragrance value.
Growth and structural characteristics	Compact, bushy plant reaching about 60–85 cm in height with a 50–70 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage (RHS 139A) and sparse prickles support neat outlines in bedding and container production.
Flower morphology	Double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals in clustered inflorescences of 1–5 blooms; large-flowered class (approximately 2.75–3.95 in), remontant with an abundant second flush under standard cultural conditions.
Colour data and phenology	Deep plum-lilac blooms with a subtle smoky tone; RHS 59A outer and 71A inner, darkening towards the edges, fading more in hot sun while in cooler conditions the colour deepens and persists for longer ornamental effect.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, clearly perceptible fragrance with a citrusy, spicy character; double flowers with visible stamens offer moderate pollinator appeal but are primarily selected for human sensory value and premium scented positioning.
Hip characteristics	Forms spherical hips in moderate quantities, about 12–16 mm diameter, in orange-red shades (RHS 28B–30B), adding seasonal interest and modest propagation or display options where hips are allowed to develop.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust in standard conditions; RHS H7 hardiness (approximately –21 to –18 °C) and Swedish Zone 3 suitability support dependable performance in temperate to colder climates.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for beds, edging, containers and some cut use; low maintenance and good disease resistance suit standard container routes in 2–3 L pots, with own-root NEONATAL material ideal for scalable nursery production.

WEKSMOPUR combines compact floribunda habit, strong fragrance and reliable disease resistance on an own-root NEONATAL platform that supports predictable, regenerating long-lived stands, making it a practical candidate for discussion on volumes and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: WEKSMOPUR – plum-lilac bedding floribunda rose - Carruth

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:28.02.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1577] 20-855 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The term "Ebb Tide" refers to the ebb (the receding sea), alluding to the cultivar’s characteristic deep, undulating purple-violet colour.

Cultivar Synonym: Ebb Tide; Purple Eden

Registered Cultivar Name: WEKsmopur

Original Trade Name: Ebb Tide™

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Weksmopur Bedding rose WEKsmopur

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Ebb Tide

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: floribunda bedding rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: bush rose; fragrant floribunda

Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc. (USA)

Introduction Year: 2006 (USA)

Registration Year: 2006 (US patent application)

Breeder: Thomas F. Carruth

Breeding Company / Institution: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc

Breeding Year: United States, 2001

Parentage: [(‘Sweet Chariot’ × ‘Blue Nile’) × ‘Stephen’s Big Purple’] × [(‘International Herald Tribune’ × Rosa soulieana derivative) × (‘Sweet Chariot’ × ‘Blue Nile’)]

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Certificate of Merit – National Rose Trial Garden of Australia (2005); Most Fragrant Rose – Rose Hills International Rose Trials, United States (2011)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)

Spread: 1.6-2.3ft (50-70 cm)

Growth Habit: compact

Foliage: The cultivar has dense foliage; the leaves are glossy and a dark green shade (RHS 139A).

Prickliness: sparsely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Some of the spent flowers drop off naturally, but to achieve complete cleanliness deadheading is often necessary.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: medium

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered, 1-5 flower/stem

Colour Code: ARS code: m RHS code: 59A (outer), 71A (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flush of flowers.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: plum-lilac

Flower Colour Description: The petals are a deep, rich plum-lilac shade with a subtle smoky tone.

Closed Bud: Dark plum purple with crimson shades at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Deep plum-lilac with a paler patch at the base of the petals.

Full Bloom: Double plum-lilac, velvety texture, darkening towards the edges.

Before Fading: The lilac tone leans towards a brownish‑purple and slightly fades.

Colour Fading Description: The colour fades in hot, direct sunlight; in cooler conditions it develops a deeper, more long-lasting hue.

Colour Retention Level: medium

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, clearly perceptible scented rose

Fragrance Character: citrusy, spicy

Pollinator Attraction: Double, 26–39‑petalled flowers with visible stamens are moderately attractive to pollinators, since flower form (simple/semi-double/double) and stamen accessibility influence their attractiveness.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double flowers moderately attract pollinators, so it is at most partially pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-16 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 28B–30B)

Hip Comment: Rose hips forming in moderate quantities, 12–16 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red (RHS 28B–30B).

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs moderately in heat; requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard container

Recommended target pot: 2–3 L

Release form: Bush-trained, compact plant

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires minimal intervention.

Primary Uses: flower bed, edging, container, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

WEKSMOPUR – plum-lilac bedding floribunda rose - Carruth

The petals are a deep, rich plum-lilac shade with a subtle smoky tone. - floribunda bedding rose - strong, clearly perceptible scented rose - citrusy, spicy

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)